1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | 530 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |